Death by China

Here's a controversial new documetary from author and filmmaker Peter Navarro called Death by China.  The film explores China's grab for American manufacturing jobs, dumping charges against China, and the environmental threats to Chinese workers from poorly regulated Chinese manufacturers.  Lots to chew on, and a timely release amidst the political conventions.

Celebrating a Big Anniversary - Youbetski, Call Phil

What do you do to celebrate a world class manager who has been working for you for 25 years?  You produce a music video of course, and you make it the ceterpiece of a party.  The video was a great collaboration between Nashville songwriter Layng Martine and Video Producer and Director Paul Dewey, Executive Producer of Deweymedia.  Here's the video known as Call Phil.

The song celebrates 25 great years with Phil Koretski at the helm of the Misquamicut Club.

Heavy Commercial

This Italian PSA featuring a set of twins seems light and carefee until you get the sense that it's really about something much more serious...  The light music track threw me.  It's a bit abstract as the one boy struggles to care for the other.  The film leaves you with a menacing, empty feeling when you realize it's about sexual abuse.

"War/No More Trouble" Music for Change: Ensemble Performance

As part of the Playing for Change series, this song is not the top viewed on YouTube, yet it's still a great one with some stellar performances including lead vocals by Bono.  Stellar musical artists from around the world are featured in this video series created by filmmaker Mark Johnson.

Nice Shot Dwight: Right Place, Right Time

Here's a fantastic example of how you can piece two simple pieces of video into a commercial if the camera is in the right place at the right time. Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic shows his stuff on the basketball court. Great stuff.